Archive for March, 2008
New Energy Index - NEX - Weekly Update
Time again for the weekly update on renewable energy. The NEX is the benchmark for the PowerShares Global Clean Energy Fund ETF (PBD: 13.31 0.00 0.00%). PBD is my choice on this site for exposure to the renewable energy sector and is a component of my hypothetical 20 Stock Portfolio. I receive weekly updates from [...]
What the heck to do with Thornburg Mortgage
Every time it looks like Thornburg Mortgage (TMA: 0.00 N/A N/A) is back on track to profitability, it gets whacked by more bad news. Last week they announced they had to cough up $300 million to meet margin requirements. Today, they are on the hook for another $270 million. They do not have the cash!
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Income stocks on sale - again!
When the stock market gets hammered like the last few days, my thoughts turn to the income stocks in my 20 Stock Portfolio. Falling prices mean higher yields, and you know these stocks will recover as long as the dividend stays intact (always the big “if” with high yielding stocks). The last time I [...]
